Pain de Campagne

Pain de Campagne is traditionally formed into boules, although the dough lends itself well to many other shapes and sizes. The recipe here calls for the addition of whole wheat or rye flour, but some bakers will often use a mixture of both. Different bakers will have their own mix that they prefer. When asked to envisage French bread, one immediately conjures images of the long, elegant baguette. However, for true French culinary purists, the real French bread has always been la pain de cam